Taylor Guitars Big Baby

Typically features for a dreadnought with no electronics. Finish is a nice satin. Soundhole rosette is done nicely with lazer etching. Solid sitka spruce top. Nice gig bag. Smaller 15/16 size is neat.

Sound is extremely bright. If you are looking for a more bass, stay away from this one.

Poor factory set up. Action was horrible (high) and my fingers were sore after half hour. I took it back to GC and ordered a Martin online. I did not want to fool with bridge/nut adjustments. I did have to adjust the truss rod. That didn't help the action though. The Taylor label inside the soundhole was coming off. Overall, the neck was uncomfortable for me. I bought this guitar because I was impressed with the sound (for it's size) which was a big mistake.

A little on the flimsy side. Would be easy to dig and scratch. Satin finish seems like it could dry out easy.

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I would not recommend this guitar unless you like the feel of it from the beginning. For my first attempt at a Taylor this is a bad first impression. Buy a full size Takamine for the same price or spend a little more on an entry level Martin. Epiphone Masterbilt is also another guitar I liked. When I tried out many guitars at GC I kept going back to the Martin. Should have went with the Martin from the beginning. Please note it was returned for a full refund at GC.

Sikta Spruce top, smooth finish, great luster. The side and back are a heavier wood. Overall, the guitar feels solid. The Big Baby model is 15/16 the size of a normal sized dreadnaught, so it's slightly smaller but feels natural, and the fretboard doesn't feel smushed up like it does on smaller, travelling guitars. Big Baby comes with a thickly-padded gig bag, but there is an issue there (See below). The Taylor factory strings their guitars with the Elixer Nanoweb strings, and they are slick and sound great.

The sound is simply amazing for the size of the guitar and the price that I paid. Taylor has a warm, rich, ringing sound that you normally hear in the larger, auditorium-level guitars, but this sounds just as good. Due to the nature of the wood, the guitar must be kept humidifed (I know, all instrurments should be), but this is so sensitive to changes in humidity that it drastically effects the neck, frets, and overall sound on the guitar. Taylor recommends keeping the guitar in the gig bag when not in use, and recommends the use of a Dampit (or other soundhole humidifer) to keep the guitar in good shape. I ended up just getting a high-end humidifer for the room with all of my musical instruments and keeping the room around 35% humid. Not an easy task, but the guitars are more in tune and sound better in the long run.

The neck is set with these two huge screws that are right though the fretboard, but countersunk so you can't scrape across them. As a result, the neck connection is SOLID, and the entire rig feels great. You can really go to town on this guitar and not feel like it's under any real strain. The Elixir strings are fast and tight, and the tuners are fully enclosed and turn very smoothly.

I've had this guitar for about 2 years now, and I love it. The Big Baby ended up replacing an old Alvarez that I had modified from a classical stringing to a steel-stringing and then later up and died on me. I've played live indoor and outdoor, recorded, and auditioned with this guitar, and it's never failed me yet. We have an understanding- I keep the guitar humidified, and it will keep me happy when I play it.

Taylor has great customer support and an excellent feedback about problems, as well as offering solutions. The humidity issue was already important enough for Taylor to include a spec sheet with the guitar about keeping the unit hydraded and exactly how to go about doing it. Every so often, Taylor clinicians and technicans go around to music showcases or expos, and if you bring in your guitar they will re-string and clean it for free, and fix any minor problems right there on the spot. Plus, these guitars are made here in America. For all of these reasons, I'll be a Taylor fan until the day I die.

Playing for about 10 years now- prefer Epiphone Les Paul models for electrics and have played a variety of different acoustic models- Fender, Takamine, Yamaha, Alvarez, and Martin, but the Taylor is one of my all-time favorite guitars. I can't wait until I can get my hands on a full-sized 410c or a T5!

If production of this guitar were discontinued today, the value would skyrocket. That's how good this unadorned and unassuming little instrument is. Whatever you may think or read about its construction, the fact is, the quality of sound that comes out of this thing is astonishing. Hands down, the best value out there.

it is a satin finish just the way i like it glossy finishes tend to muffle sound the body is what id call drednought jr kinda almost a grand style like a 000 martin the tuners are ok but i plan to upgrade to grover impereal the neck is thin a little to small for me but im used to it now it came with a great gig bag mine was made in 05 made in the usa thats a plus and it has 20 frets in all with solid spruce top[satin] it has a sapple lamanate body with mohaganay neck

i love the sound of this guitar it has a intamate like sound to it great for bed room ,living room,camp fire play i play mainly stuff like jhon mayer,dave mathuews ,egals to me for its size it a very full sounding rig iv played several full sized drednoughts and the big baby is louder than others in its price range like seagull,eppaphone,ill never get rid of it she's a keeper!

from the factory the action was very low but i happen to like that! and it was flawless in its build ,however i am going to add some grover impereal tuners to jazz it up a bit

it seems very dureable and it has a very good gig bag to protect it it play it at a open mic night any night by my self i recomend 12-53 guage strings no biger no smaller trust me.

never had to deal with that but taylor uses local lisenesd repair men so you dont have to send it off and there a u.s outfit that builds here no slave labor lol

iv been playing guitar for two yrs and i own a fender strat M.I.M made
if it were stolen i would cry lol and yes id buy again
love it ,love it my next acustic will be eather a taylor 210 or larvaree d-3 mohoganey

Check website or other reviews for specs. Main thing you need to know is that it's got a wooden top and laminate sides and back. Bolt on neck that looks strangely appealing once you're used to it.

Beautiful. It's a slightly smaller dreadnought shape. However, it does not have any of the boomy bottom end associated with this shape. This in itself is nothing other than a bonus, because it leave you with a guitar that has a lot of presence in the mid and upper ranges. If you just want to strum you may have to push it hard, and you will miss that 'thump' you're expecting. If you play ANY fingerstyle music, or want a sympathetic guitar to accompany you or others on songs then this is the Baby for you. Think 'parlour' rather than 'dread' with a sound that gets you in your heart rather than gets right in your face.

Utilitarian, functional, but charming.

Looks built to last with a lovely gig bag.

Was only playing a friend's but I fell in love with it instantly and am now considering buying one for myself. This guitar has a lot of presence in the mid and uppers as I've stated. It's a restrained sound, and perfect for playing SONGS, which is what it's all about.

It is a 15/16 dreadnought. Solid spruce top with ebony finger board. It think the tuner could be better. Big baby comes with a well-padded gig bag (the best that I have ever seen so far) :) And the pick guard looks cool.

I play finger-style music. This is the perfect practice guitar for finger-style guitarist. I like to play this guitar when I am chilling out on the couch. The sound is typical of Taylor guitars, bright trebble. The sound is much fuller than the Taylor baby series (which sounds empty when I played it at the guitar shops)

The guitar was well set-up at the factory. The action was just nice. However, remember to ask for tuss-road adjustment when you buy the guitar. It will cost you some money if you ask for it later.

I buy this guitar mainly for practice at home. I think the guitar will last long. The finish wears off after frequent plays.

I have never dealt with the company.

I have been playing guitar for 10 years. I own a hand-made classical guitar and a Yamaha electric guitar. If it were stolen or lost, I would definitely buy it again. If you are considering a baby or a big baby, the big baby is definitely a better choice.

It is what it is!! This is a "high end,low budget" Guitar. Solid spruce top,laminate sapele sides and back,ebony fretboard. No electronics.Comes with a top notch gig bag.

I chose this guitar for it's sound! I have been playing guitar for 28 years,this is not the type of instrument I usually associate myself with(I prefer all solid wood construction)...but the tones that come from this guitar make me smile.I had intended on spending a couple hundred dollars more to make my ears happy,glad I found this guitar!

I found mine on the showroom floor at The Guitar Center. I know the guy who sets up the acoustics and he said that mine went "from box to floor".There were 4 others to choose from and they all played awesome!The intonation was "spot on".I have read others complaining about buzz....I would guess that their problem may be in their technique.I cannot get mine to produce a buzz!I keep mine in a humidity controlled environment as you should.True it does not offer miles of sustain,but as I said earier "it is what it is". I chose mine for its grain pattern (a little darker run down the middle)not something I would ever expect from a higher end instrument but I loved the fact that this guitar had its own personallity.

Will I ever use this guitar for live perfomance? Probably not,it seems a little bit too delicate.I bought this guitar as a practice/writing instrument.I play it to give my other guitars a break.

I once found a used Taylor in a Mom&Pop music store.For whatever reason the label had been mostly torn from inside.I contacted taylor via the internet seeking info on the guitar.They responded in less than 10 minutes,with more than enough info!

I have been playing for many(28)years.I love,and play many types of music.I have owned countless instruments;acoustic guitars,electric guitars,bass guitars,mandolins.I love to do repair and restoration work as well.If this guitar was lost or stolen I would replace it immediately! If you are looking for a beginner instrument,look no more! If you are a seasoned player looking for a writing/practice companion this is it! Now go play!

Same features as everyone else has written about. I like the fact that it is so simplistic. Great gig bag came with it.

I've only owned a low end Johnson before this guitar, but when I went to my local music store and started to pick up guitars to play, I was blown away by this one. I tried a low end Taylor, $600 range, and I realy couldn't tell the difference with my ears. I'm not an accomplished player, but it even sounds good when I play.

Everything worked well and I've had it a few months without any problems. The finish has no flaws and it is very simple looking with it's satin finish, but yet still has a nice quality look to it. I'm not a big fan of bright shiny guitars. I love this simple look.

So far so good. The verdict is still out! It seems well built to me.

Only from what I've read and heard. I haven't had to take advantage yet.

I'm AMAZED how some of the reviews have this rated so low. I have nothing but good things to say about guitar. I have had friends talk so highly about Taylor guitars, but at this time, I didn't think I could afford one. The guitar isn't made cheaply, but some of the frills have been left out, like the outer banding or flashy finishes, to lower the cost. It is easy to play and sounds great. I recommend this to beginners especially, but for those who have been playing awhile, it's also a great sounding guitar. Go to a music store and have someone else play it compared to others in it's price range while you sit back and listen. You'll be amazed too.

use the internet to look them up if you don't know. i love the look. dark sides, light colored Solid Sitka Spruce top with a light satin finish. made in usa :)

this is my second one. i sent the first one back, it was weird. to discribe the sound of the first one i would say "the guitar just did not like its self". the second one is great, balanced, lively, clear, it rings out wonderful sounds. it lacks a little bass. i guess that is the trade off for a lower end taylor

one small truss rod adjustment is all i have done to this guitar. it came perfectly set up from the factory. i usally fight to get a low buzz free strings. the whole neck is very usable with very little buzz. one small complaint is that ebony neck varies in color from black to brown from one side to the other.

this guitar is affected by humidity.

have not used.

i love this guitar :) the taylor sound suits me. it easy to play. elixor strings last a coons age. if lost or stolen i would get an other big baby or i would could get a better taylor.

Same features as all others list, with truss rod adjusting tool and a great gig bag. Otherwise, it is what it is, nothing fancy.
I noticed complaints about the tuners...they look Schaller-esque to me and I've had no issues with them, and I bend the crap out of my strings frequently.

I think it sounds great for a practice guitar. Less bottom than full sized, but WAY fuller than the Baby, which is truly just a travel guitar. I play mostly blues and the bright sound of this guitar suits me well enough.

The action and finish were perfect on this guitar when I got it. The finish is very basic, but it's a budget guitar. Due to environmental considerations, I've had to adjust the truss rod from time to time. Humidifier is a must for this guitar if you have dry winter heat.

The satin finish obviously will not hold up as well as a thick gloss and I've dented the binding with a knock to my stand, so clearly it is not invincible. How many acoustics are 'tough'?
I think the hardware, nut and bridge are quality and should last a reasonable amount of time.

I haven't dealt with Taylor, but my local shop is an exclusive dealer and they have been great.

I have two fender electrics and this one acoustic. It is the second acoustic I have owned, the previous being a cheap Ibanez. This guitar is a big step up from my old one (which was fine, but I broke the headstock by accident), so I'm really happy. I freely admit I don't know how well a 2000 dollar Martin plays, but I do feel that this guitar is great value for the money and the tradeoff of size for bottom end is worth it for those with limited space and those who are more comfortable with a smaller guitar.